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From Adele Giving the Bird to Rihanna Looking Fierce--Our Recap of the 2012 Brit Awards

It was just two weeks ago that the biggest music stars in the world came together in LA for the Grammy Awards. And last night they did it all over again--across the pond--for the 2012 Brit Awards. There were a lot of similarities—Adele was once again a huge winner and Rihanna gave a sexy, dance fueled performance—but the show had a feel (and a little drama) all it’s own! Here’s what you missed from the red carpet to the main stage!

Adele

Just like the Grammys, the Brit Awards was Adele's night. She took home honors for Female Solo Artist and Album of the Year--and proved yet again that her voice has never sounded better as she performed her hit "Rolling in the Deep." But don't ever try to cut Adele off mid-speech! She had an "M.I.A at the Super Bowl" moment when she was cut off before getting a chance to finish up her thank yous. See it for yourself right here:

Seriously, what is with all these grown women giving the middle finger on live TV?

Rihanna

Rihanna gave another hot performance that was steamy, sexy and totally memorable. Seriously, this girl just owns the stage every time she steps on it. And for the second year in a row she took home the big award for International Female Solo Artist.

How cute is Bruno (with Jessie J in a sexy red number behind him) as he accepts the award for International Solo Artist? Always nice to see someone with a lot of success still be modest, humble and genuinely excited!

Lana Del Ray

It's been a rough few weeks for Lana after her pretty disastrous performance on Saturday Night Live last month so it was nice to see she's on the path to redemption with her win for International Breakthrough Act.

Florence and the Machine

Florence and the Machine performed--I just love the way she looks so ethereal and goddess like on the stage!

Ed Sheerhan

Remember we told you that Ed was going to be your new favorite singer songwriter? Well, he scored himself two impressive awards tonight with Male Solo Act and British Breakthrough Act! If you haven't downloaded his music yet, now's the time to get on that!